Новости за 28.11.2017

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• There's a bug in the latest version of MacOS that lets anyone log in to change settings with the username "root" and no password. 
• Apple hasn't commented yet, but in the meantime, don't let anyone physically use your Mac computer if you're not there until Apple issues a fix. 

People are upset with Apple over a nasty security flaw apparently discovered on Tuesday in the latest version of MacOS, called High Sierra.

On an up-to-date Mac, users can... Читать дальше...

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• The Defense Department has released conflicting numbers about the number of US troops deployed overseas.
• It has acknowledged the differences and promised to be more transparent about troop levels.
• But comments by President Donald Trump and ongoing operations suggest that discrepancies will remain.

Recent data on troop levels in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria released by the Defense Department conflicts with official statements about the number of personnel in those countries... Читать дальше...

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• A recent Goldman hire says the company isn't like other banks because it's very lean.
• They want to make sure you can do more than one job, and you're expected to do more.
• The company looks for candidates who can multitask and prioritize.

Goldman Sachs is hiring "outsiders."

Both COO Harvey Schwartz and CFO Marty Chavez keep reiterating how the firm has doubled lateral hiring so far this year. As we noted in October... Читать дальше...

Scientists are finally exploring one of the last mysterious places on Earth — the ocean. During a recent dive in Revillagigedo Archipelago, the Nautilus team came across an unusual life form they weren't expecting. Following is a transcript of the video. 

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• Town & Country estimated that wealthy families spend $1.7 million per child to get them into the Ivy League.
• Nursery school alone can run families more than $80,000.
• The analysis reveals the steep discrepancies in educational access between wealthy and low-income families.

American families pay more to send their kids to college than anywhere else in the world.

But for wealthy families, the costs start long... Читать дальше...

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• Chromosome ends called telomeres prompt the aging process in cells.
• Nobel Laureate Elizabeth Blackburn says we have more control over our telomeres than we think.
• In her recent TED talk, she details some of the key ways people can live more healthful lives into old age. 

Aging: it's largely your chromosomes' fault. That’s what biologist Elizabeth Blackburn discovered when she started exploring the world of the invisible... Читать дальше...

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• In most people, earwax doesn't actually need to be removed.
• Earwax helps keep the ears healthy, and old wax is cleaned out automatically.
• But there are some exceptions, and some people might need a doctor's help to remove excessive earwax.

Earwax can feel a lot like the stuff inside pimples: It's gross, and cleaning it out feels satisfying. Even watching other people's earwax get cleaned out feels satisfying. 

So you might... Читать дальше...

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• Meghan Markle may have encouraged Procter & Gamble to change the tagline to an advertisement for dishwashing liquid when she was 11.
• The tagline inspired jokes from her male classmates about how women "belong" in the kitchen.
• After Markle wrote letters to Hillary Clinton, lawyer Gloria Allred, journalist Linda Ellerbee, and Procter & Gamble, the tagline was changed.

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• Meghan Markle may have encouraged Procter & Gamble to change the tagline to an advertisement for dishwashing liquid when she was 11.
• The tagline inspired jokes from her male classmates about how women "belong" in the kitchen.
• After Markle wrote letters to Hillary Clinton, lawyer Gloria Allred, journalist Linda Ellerbee, and Procter & Gamble, the tagline was changed.

Meghan Markle may have encouraged Procter & Gamble to change the... Читать дальше...

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• NBCUniversal hosted a collection of top executives in the media and advertising business on Tuesday in New York, promising to tackle some of the thornier issues facing the industry – such as people increasingly trying to avoid ads.
• The group included leaders from Google, Twitter, Facebook, AT&T and Fox.
• NBCU's sales lead Linda Yaccarino urged the industry to embrace data, push for better transparency, and better respect consumers. She even hinted at running fewer ads on NBCU's TV networks. Читать дальше...

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The United States Marine Corps: 242 years of butt-kicking and tradition. Russian Naval Infantry: A Russian military force with 312 years of victory — and defeat.

Which is the deadlier unit in a matchup of the US versus Russia when it comes to naval infantry?

In a major crisis, the US would likely send a Marine Expeditionary Brigade. Perhaps the most notable example was its use in 1990 after the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. Читать дальше...

One of the trendiest apps right now for iPhones and iPads is HQ Trivia.

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• FedEx and UPS rival DHL says it will order 10 Tesla Semis, the electric-car company's first battery powered heavy-duty truck.
• High-profile logistics and transportation customers like fleet operator J.B. Hunt and retailer Walmart have also said they would give the Tesla Semi a try.
• It remains to be seen how well the Tesla Semi will measure up to traditional diesel-powered semis.

SEATTLE (Reuters) - Deutsche Post AG's DHL and Fortigo Freight Services... Читать дальше...

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• The Senate Budget Committee reported the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to the full Senate on a party-line vote of 12 to 11.
• Senate Majority Mitch McConnell said that GOP leaders are still trying to get enough votes to pass their tax bill in the full Senate.
• McConnell said trying to get 50 votes for the bill is like "sitting there with a Rubik's cube."

The Senate Budget Committee reported the GOP's massive tax plan to the full Senate on Tuesday... Читать дальше...

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In an increasingly digitized world, brick-and-mortar retailers are facing immense pressure to understand and accommodate their customers’ changing needs, including at the point of sale (POS). 

More than two years after the EMV liability shift in October 2015, most large merchants globally have upgraded their payment systems. And beyond upgrading to meet new standards, many major retailers are adopting full-feature, “smart” devices — and supplementing them with valuable tools and services ... Читать дальше...

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• Wilbur Ross is quietly having a horrible week.
• On Monday, he was forced to admit that he's been lying about how rich he is.
• On Tuesday, he was revealed to have closer financial ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin than anyone thought.
• It's only Tuesday.

Low key, according to the Urban Dictionary, means:

"to keep something low key: to not announce it; to have a quiet gathering; opposite of a large party or big group of people; not much emphasis... Читать дальше...

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• JetBlue is having a two-day flash sale.
• Round-trip flights are available for as low as $98.
• Tickets must be purchased by midnight on Wednesday. 

JetBlue is having one heck of a sale.

On Tuesday, JetBlue launched a special two-day sale with one-way tickets available for as low as $49. As a result, certain round-trip tickets can be had for just $98.

Door-buster fares include $98 round-trip flights between Boston and destinations such as New York, Houston, and Atlanta. Читать дальше...

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From the looks of it, Atherton could be any ritzy suburb in America.

But it isn't anywhere. Atherton is an idyllic town located on the San Francisco Peninsula, where even modest homes go for millions of dollars. With a median list price over $9.6 million, it is the most expensive zip code in America, according to a new ranking by Forbes.

"Atherton is the epicenter of Silicon Valley money and it only has ultra-high end properties," said Michael Simonsen... Читать дальше...

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• A Turkish-Iranian gold trader accused of violating US sanctions on Iran flipped against his codefendant on Tuesday and will cooperate with federal prosecutors.
• The plea deal could spell trouble for former national security adviser Michael Flynn, who was reportedly offered $15 million to pursue Turkish government interests in the US.
• The trader, Reza Zarrab, could have information about Flynn's ties to Turkish President Recep Erdogan that could... Читать дальше...

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• Small changes to your daily routine can make you a lot happier.
• Those changes include journaling, practicing gratitude, and even ordering takeout dinner.
• We collected a list of 10-minute tweaks you can make starting today, and why they're helpful.

Sometimes it's the big things that make us happy — the birth of a child, an impressive promotion, winning the lottery.

But other times, it's the small things. Think capturing the... Читать дальше...

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• The best way to communicate with President Donald Trump is through the Fox News programs "Fox & Friends" and "Hannity," Newt Gingrich told The New York Times Magazine.
• Trump is known to be an avid cable news consumer, despite his claims that he now has "very little time for watching TV."
• As recently as last weekend, Trump touted Fox News in a tweet and slammed its competitor, CNN.

Newt Gingrich, the former Republican House Speaker... Читать дальше...

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• Hewlett-Packard Enterprise will supply the the University of Cambridge Mathematics department, Stephen Hawking’s Centre for Theoretical Cosmology (COSMOS), with its fancy new supercomputer called the HPE Superdome Flex.
• The supercomputer will be joining other supercomputers in the COSMOS facility to study 14 billion years worth of data gathered by COSMOS to study the origins of the universe, the phenomenon of black holes and decipher the nature of space and time. Читать дальше...